Get ready to travel to some of the world’s most incredible deserts that will knock your socks off! So many people imagine that the desert is just hot and sandy places but deserts are also known for some outstanding rock formations and some incredibly amazing golden dunes as well as sensational star-gazing and some of the oldest civilizations around. Deserts are quickly growing in popularity with travellers due to the fact that it’s both calming yet invigorating all at the same time. There really are some heavenly deserts out there so with that in mind, here are just two of some of the most stunning destinations on the Earth.

The Sahara Desert, Africa

As the world’s largest desert, the Sahara is known for stretching across many parts of north Africa it is the largest collection of golden dunes that there is as well as spectacular sunrises that just burn right through to your eyes! Camel trekking is a definite must in this enormous desert and is popular for the traditional camp sites and local Berber food and music along with camping under the stars, there really is something for everyone!

The Thar Desert, India

Dominating the Indian land, the Thar is very well known for its excellent local culture and heritage along with being an incredible destination for trekking via camel or a wonderful destination to visit the many festivals here, with cities like Jaisalmer and Bikaner being hugely popular; it’s the perfect place to soak up desert life there is a huge amount to explore with a lot to see as well as experiences you will find relating to local culture. The sunrises at Sam and Khuri are very well known throughout the world and millions flock to here for its unique and world famous annual Desert festival where you get to experience amazing ceremonies.

The Atacama Desert, Chile

Known as the world’s dry desert it holds an incredible amount of natural beauty for this vast and imposing landscape. There is plenty to see and do in the Atacama desert and the list of features you can witness is never ending, you can experience salt flats, a multitude of lagoons, volcanoes and even rock formations of some truly bizarre types! The stars that can be seen from here are unbelievable but if you just want to ease your aches and pains try a wonderful soak in one of the many hot springs, or simply walk around the Valley of the moon which truly has to be seen to be believed! A nature or photography lovers paradise I’m sure!

The Arabian Desert, United Arab Emirates

Modern and historical are brought together in the United Arab Emirates with a vast and stunning desert with some amazing opportunities to explore with a tour. You can ride camels and buggies through the golden dunes but the desert also offers an array of modern cities to experience where you can stay in luxurious hotels and see stunning sunrises as well as sleep under the stars in their traditional Berber camping experience.

The Namib Desert, Namibia

With being the oldest desert in the whole world there are some incredible things to see but particularly the famous golden sand dunes in Sossusvlei both at sunrise and sunset, the amazing rock formations are a sight not to be missed but you can also discover Oryx and Ostriches who inhabit the region along with simply outstanding views that look completely other worldly.

The Wadi Rum, Jordan

Known also as the Valley of the Moon, the desert here offers you the chance to experience breathtaking scenery and if that wasn’t enough you will be amazed at the amount of movies that have been filmed here. This desert really has it all from impressive rock formations and red sands to ancient writings and a spectacular place for both trekking with a jeep or a camel, if you are a climbing fan you will be thrilled.

The Mojave Desert, United States

Covering the south western corner of the United States this incredibly vast desert has the world’s largest range of Joshua trees as well as Death Valley where you can witness spectacular views. The rock formations here can be as bizarre as a mad mans dreams and also you have the chance to watch phenomenal sunrises and sun sets, it is perfect for all types of hikers and stargazers out there!

The White Desert, Egypt

A few miles in land in Egypt this beautiful desert is filled with amazing and pale chalk rock formations and because of these rock formations it has been named the White Desert. Camping under the stars here really must be one of those things you have to tick off the bucket list, it is like something from another world.

Travel Tips

Whatever desert you decide to visit please take plenty of water, suntan lotion, glasses and also wear suitable clothes for the climate, always stick to the path or have a tour guide and it’s also best to visit at a cooler time of the year and always protect your cameras/phones from sand particles.

Conclusion

Deserts truly are breathtaking and spectacular destinations that can be enjoyed by many, with incredible scenery, old ways of life and the sense of total and utter peace you are going to be sure to have an adventure you won’t forget, from watching the dunes dance to trekking with a jeep across the sands there really is so much to experience and so many places on the Earth to experience it with, enjoy the experience!